Chicken Parm Stuffed Garlic Bread (Printable Version)

Golden garlic bread boats filled with tender chicken in marinara, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup marinara sauce
03 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garlic Bread Base

06 - 2 large baguettes or 4 small demi-baguettes
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cheese Topping

11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Red pepper flakes for garnish, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Slice baguettes lengthwise in half. Using a serrated knife or spoon, carefully hollow out the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch border intact.
05 - Spread garlic butter evenly inside each bread boat, coating the entire interior surface.
06 - Distribute the chicken marinara mixture evenly into each bread boat, ensuring consistent filling throughout.
07 - Layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over each filled bread boat.
08 - Place stuffed bread on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice carefully and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary leftovers into something that feels like a treat from a restaurant
  • The cheese pulls apart in these gorgeous strings that make people reach for their phones
02 -
  • Scooping out too much bread makes the boats collapse, so leave at least a half inch border
  • Room temperature butter spreads so much easier than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Wrap any leftovers in foil and reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes
  • The bread stays firmer if you toast the hollowed out boats for 5 minutes before filling
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